South America
Massive Land Formalization Campaigns Begin Delivering Rural Land Titles
20 March 2023
With USAID support through the Land for Prosperity Activity, the Colombian government has begun delivering land titles as part of a far-reaching project to transform the territory and meet the Peace Accord commitments
From Japan to Brazil: Reforesting the Amazon with the Miyawaki method
3 February 2023
Reforestation using the Miyawaki method seeks to restore nature to its original state with results that can be seen in around six years. Miyawaki works around three concepts: trees should be native, several species should be randomly planted, and the materials for the seedlings and the soil should…
Preparing Land Experts in Colombia
14 November 2022
Law schools in Cauca, Colombia are partnering with USAID to promote courses on land and property administration to respond to a growing need in human resources and expertise in land issues.
MARIELA MELGAR IBÁÑEZ: "LAS MUJERES SON MUY FUNDAMENTALES. LUCHAMOS POR EL TERRITORIO."
30 January 2024
Desde una comunidad en el corazón de la crisis climática, la lideresa guaraní Mariela Melgar Ibáñez cree que las mujeres indígenas tienen la clave para resolver la crisis climática. “El mundo debe conocer nuestras formas de vida y el rol que tenemos dentro de el cuidado del medio ambiente; Las…
Pandemic, social unrest and war echoing in the Amazon
Recent global events have had dyre impacts on the world's remaining forests, particularly in tropical regions.